Cop Watch
PICTURE THIS! A West Village where all LGBTQ youth of color:
know exactly what our rights are when speaking to the police
know our rights around illegal searchesknow our rights about being stopped about their right to use public restrooms regardless of their perceived or actual gender identity...
know our rights around illegal searches
- contribute to a culture of police accountability and community safety without relying on police intervention
Envision our community addressing the rising rates of police harassment and brutality through the use of community education, de-escalation tactics, and video documentation. Through our Copwatch program, FIERCE is committed to creating a West Village that is safe for everyone, especially LGBTQ youth of color who are often targeted by the police. We believe in educating our community about knowing our rights and building towards holding the police accountable for the harassment brought upon LGBTQ youth of color.
Check out the video below, which documents LGBTQ youth of color experiences with police harassment in the West Village.